May 13, 2024 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call the Meeting to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
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I.a. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.b. Announce Open Meetings Act Posting and Location - Posted at Wayne Community Schools, Published in the Wayne Herald (5/7/2024), and online: www.wayneschools.org
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I.c. Action on Absence and Roll Call
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the absence of Dr. Jeryl Nelson.
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I.d. Approval of Agenda - The Board may enter Closed Session to discuss any matter for which Closed Session is lawful and appropriate.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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I.e. Consent Agenda - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Minutes of Previous Meetings and Financial Claims
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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I.e.I. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
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I.e.II. Approval of Financial Reports and Claims
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I.f. Personnel
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I.f.I. Resignation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Resignation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the resignation of Mrs. Colleen Janke effective December 20, 2024.
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I.f.II. Elementary Teaching Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Elementary Teaching Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Mrs. Erin Willrich for Elementary teacher, effective January 2, 2025.
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I.f.III. Business Manager Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Business Manager Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Mrs. Penny Janousek, for the Business Manager position.
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I.f.IV. Special Education Teacher - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Special Education Teacher
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Ms. Kelsey Schroeder, as Jr/Sr High School Special Education teacher for the 2024-25 school year.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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II.a. Wayne Community Schools Athletic Boosters
Discussion:
Brian Kesting, treasurer of the Wayne Community Schools Booster Club, discussed the potential purchase of video scoreboards for the gym.
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III. Action Items
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III.a. Old Business
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III.a.I. Second Reading of 2024-25 Kids Club Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2024-25 Kids Club Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the second reading of the 2024-25 Kids Club Handbook.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Payment Application #8: Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application #8: Hausmann Construction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved Payment Application No. 8 from Hausmann Construction.
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III.b.II. Amendment to 2024-25 Early Learning Center Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the Amendment to 2024-25 ELC Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the amendment to the 2024-25 Early Learning Center Handbook.
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III.b.III. First Reading of Policy 5101: Student Discipline - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Policy 5101: Student Discipline
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the first reading of Policy 5101: Student Discipline.
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III.b.IV. First Reading of the Amended 2024-25 7-12 Student Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of the Amended 2024-25 7-12 Student Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the first reading of the amended 2024-25 7-12 Student Handbook.
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III.b.V. Admin Reg 5103-A : Adding an Activity and/or School Cooperative Agreement - Discuss, Consider, and Accept Admin Reg 5103-A
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board accepted Admin Reg 5103-A: Adding an Activity and/or School Cooperative Agreement.
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III.b.VI. First Reading of 2024-25 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of 2024-25 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the first reading of the 2024-25 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook.
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III.b.VII. Jr/Sr High School Gym Scoreboard - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Jr/Sr High School Gym Scoreboard
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
After discussion, the Board approved the video scoreboard for the Jr/Sr High School Gym donation from the Wayne Community Schools Athletic Boosters.
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III.b.VIII. District 83 - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on District 83
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board entered closed session at 5:51 p.m. and exited closed session at 6:01 p.m.
Mr. Justin Davis left the meeting at 6:01 p.m. |
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IV. Administration and Board Committee Reports:
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IV.a. Administration - Written reports were provided by Administration. Copies of their reports are available at the District Office upon request.
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IV.a.I. Superintendent
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IV.a.I.1. Extra Duty Contracts
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the Extra Duty assignments with the Board. He also noted that a few areas still need to be filled.
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IV.a.I.2. Project Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated the weather has slowed down the building of the new building, but the new addition to the Jr/Sr High School is going well.
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IV.a.I.3. School Resource Officer Hours
Discussion:
The Board discussed the hours to be contracted with the City of Wayne for the Student Resource Officer. Dr. Lenihan will be meeting with the City regarding the hours for the SRO for the 2024-25 school year.
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IV.a.I.4. Rule 10 Safety Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the Rule 10 Safety Review. This is an annual review required by the Nebraska Department of Education.
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IV.a.I.5. Annual TIF Report from the City of Wayne
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the annual TIF Project Report from the City of Wayne.
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IV.a.I.6. End of Year Schedule
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan explained the last day of school for students and staff. He updated the Board on the summer office hours.
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IV.a.I.7. ELC Playground RFP - Draft
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the RFP draft for new playground equipment for the new building.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Tucker Hight stated graduation went well. He also said the lockdown drill went very well.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Misty Beair reported Spring Sprints was well attended. Early Learning Center graduation went very well.
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IV.a.III.1. EL Program Review
Discussion:
Mrs. Misty Beair reported the number of English Learner students in the District. She discussed the qualifications and the program structure.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Russ Plager said the final Elementary concerts were very well attended. The Book Fair had another successful year. Mrs. Johanna Osborn stated the Wellness Night had many attendees.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Dave Wragge reported all the banquets went well. He commented on the weight room being moved to the Track Building until the new one is complete.
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IV.b. Board Committees
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IV.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Justin Davis, Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Misty Beair, Mark Lenihan, Rusty Parker
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan read Mr. Rusty Parker's report stating the Foundation's income for April.
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IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jeryl Nelson, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Jordan Widner, Mary Jean Roberson
Discussion:
Mr. Jordan Widner gave updates on the building project. Dr. Lenihan thanked Jordan and the maintenance department for all of their work in setting up for banquets, concerts, and graduation.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Tucker Hight, Russ Plager, Dave Wragge
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan will be arranging a meeting for the team to discuss new policies and updates.
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IV.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.VI. Legislative - Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed updated legislative items.
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V. Boardsmanship:
*NASB Leadership Workshop: June 5-6, Lincoln, NE |
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V.a. May Honor Recognition
Discussion:
The Power Drive team, Mid-States Conference Quiz Bowl team, State Science Fair participants, and Mid-States Conference Art Show participants were honored in May.
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VI. Future Agenda Items:
*June & July Board Meetings at the Early Learning Center *Second Reading of Amended 2024-25 7-12 Handbook *Second Reading of Amended 24-25 ELC Handbook *Second Reading of Policy 5101 *Second Reading of Admin Reg 5130 *Second Reading of Non-Certificated Staff Handbook *Policy Updates *WCS Foundation 501 Status *WCS Foundation Annual Report *Annual Summer Retreat *First Reading of 2024-25 Teacher Handbook *First Reading of 2024-25 K-6 Student Handbook *First Reading - Policy Updates *Review Safe to Learn Plan *Interlocal Agreement on SRO Hours *Set Hot Lunch & Milk Prices *Wellness Policy (5417) Review |
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Early Learning Center.
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